Associate Director Assistant Principal

Associate Director

ORGANIZATIONOur mission is to develop people who believe that the world can be a better place and that they can be a part of making it happen. Design Tech School prepares students to impact the world positively. We highly value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that every member of our community, regardless of their social identity, should feel a sense of belonging.

Design Tech School:

• Centers learning in design thinking to cultivate empathy, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
• Empowers students through a competency-based approach that builds ownership and self-direction.
• Fosters student agency and leadership through meaningful, experiential learning connected to authentic challenges.
• Builds a restorative, inclusive culture grounded in strong relationships, accountability, and belonging.
• Leverages technology and innovation, including AI, to enhance learning and real-world relevance.
• Honors diversity and strengthens community partnerships to expand opportunities and support all learners.

To learn more about Design Tech, please visit https://www.designtechhighschool.org/.

OPPORTUNITY

Design Tech seeks an experienced and innovative associate director with exemplary academic and professional experience. The ideal candidate is a visionary who is eager to put their expertise, knowledge, and drive into action, laying the groundwork for students’ lives after high school.

This position will require establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with parents, community members, teachers, and students.

This is a full-time, 12 month leadership position that includes occasional evening and weekend responsibilities in support of student activities, school events, and community engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Director plays a key leadership role in developing programs, systems, and structures that ensure the school operates effectively in pursuit of its mission. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Connecting students to opportunities outside of the school.

Developing and implementing systems that connect students to opportunities outside of school to help them do meaningful work, contribute to the common good, and find their creative purpose. This includes supporting student clubs/athletics, managing the intersession program, organizing community-building trips, and supporting all school activities.

Supporting Students

Developing and implementing systems that support the students in contributing to the common good and developing their creative purpose. This includes supporting students' attendance, meeting behavioral expectations, and putting the school's values into practice.

Supporting Staff

Serving as the lead for multiple departments on campus, which includes implementing an evaluation/performance appraisal process. Developing and leading professional development sessions as needed.

Connecting with Parents

Design Tech parents are essential community members, and the associate director is responsible for engaging the parent community appropriately in supporting the school.

Managing the Operation of the School

The Associate Director position is responsible for implementing and refining standard operating procedures for relevant processes and collaborating with school personnel to manage essential school events/programs.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal candidate will be:

• A strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth.
• Teaching Credential, Administrative Credential preferred, and relevant experience with demonstrated student results.
• A sophisticated understanding of instructional practice, culture building, and equity work.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers:

Competitive salary range of $117,400-$153,875

Rent stipend

Higher Education stipend

Health Benefits for employee

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume online at EdJoin. For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Hanan Holloway at hholloway@dtechhs.org or apply via EdJoin.

Design Tech is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We prioritize recruiting staff to create an inclusive organization and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required.